What is a dying declaration under Indian Evidence Act 1872?

Discussion in 'Law & Judiciary' started by Gas, Mar 21, 2012.

  1. Gas

    Gas New Member

    A dying declaration is a statement made by a dying person as to the cause of his death, or as to any of the circumstances of the transaction which resulted in death. Certain conditions are required to be fulfilled in order that a statement may be admissible under Section 32 are:

    1. The person making the statement must have died
    2. Statements must have been made as to cause of his death or as to circumstances of the transaction resulting in his death
    3. The cause of death must be in question
    4. The statement must be complete
    5. Declarant must be competent.
     


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